That is why I think the average consumer could be informed through proper advertising. The product description could highlight all the extra detail and workmanship that had to go into the figure. Statements that emphasize the design of a new articulated body and other innovative features could relate to the price increase. This product description could be listed where ever the figure is sold.
I would have NO problem buying Yoda with another figure. But what makes me concerned about "2-packs" is that I don't know if there will have to be compromises made to either figure because of a 2-pack price threshold. I'm not sure if a $100 2-pack is reasonable. If Anakin costs $55 because of additional accessories, I'm sure Yoda with a new articulated body would cost quite a bit more. And I don't want Dagobah Luke being sacrificed in quality. I hope to see him with a proper outfit (tank top included) and high quality facial sculpt that resembles Mark Hamill during those scenes. So he would cost $50 minimum.
OK, here's an idea for an appealing Yoda sold by himself:
How about multiple facial sculpts? Even as a puppet, Yoda was a VERY expressive character! If they released a Dagobah ESB Yoda, how about three or four different heads?
1) One neutral head with his classic look in ESB while sitting on a log.
2) One head with a concentrated expression, with eyes closed, while he lifts the X-Wing out of the water.
3) One where he has those 'evil' looking eyes and says "You will be,
you will be..." in a deep menacing voice?
4) One with a surprised look (along with bugged eyes), like when he gets zapped by R2! Remember that?? Man, the ESB Yoda puppet's personality and realistic body language is heads and tails above any CGI character they made in the prequels. :Sigh: Aw, the memories...
